In the world of animation, one name stands above all; Hayao
Miyazaki. The 72-year-old Japanese director is known for his wide collection of
works that include classics like Lupin III and Nausicaä of the Valley of the
Wind as well as his modern works like My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and
Spirited Away among many, many others.
So for fans of anime, the news that the world-renowned anime
filmmaker will now "retire from the production of feature-length
films" is something that we greet with great sadness. This is a man who
has been around since the 70s and has won honors throughout the world,
including an Oscar for animation with Spirited Away. It’s not much of a stretch
to say that this man was the one responsible for making Japanese anime the
global force it is today.
Of course in the announcement of his retirement, Miyazaki
left an opening for works on shorter projects like short films and series, but
works like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke will now be a thing of the past for
him. Still, with his age and great works, I don’t think anyone can fault the
man for his well-earned retirement.
Thanks for your great work, Hayao Miyazaki-sama. You are a true master of your art.
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